Academic Excellence

Goal:

To cultivate a culture of continuous improvement that ensures academic excellence for every student, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in college, careers, and life.

How We Will Achieve This:

Implement Highly Effective Instructional Practices

- Utilize evidence-based instructional programming, including the American Reading Company's Core Reading program (K-6), Illustrative Math (K-6), and Open Up Math (7-12).
- Focus on strategies to increase reading and writing abilities through MVU's 7-12 standards-based curriculum and Literacy Plan.
- Base Science curriculum on Next Generation Science Standards and Social Studies on C3 ( College, Career, and Civic Life) standards using the Inquiry Design Model.
- Implement the new Abenaki curriculum upon its release.
- Provide professional learning for teachers through the Marzano Instructional Framework and Evaluation system, offering feedback for growth.
- Employ Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices to remove barriers and provide choices to all learners.
- Integrate Executive Functioning strategies to prepare students for academic and life success.

Strengthen Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

- Ensure timely and responsive intervention for students in need through a robust Education Support System.
- Optimize scheduling to support best practices in intervention and special education.
- Utilize resources flexibly and strategically to reach every student.
- Foster collaboration through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Student Ready for Future Success

- Foster strong communication skills across all subjects and grade levels.
- Provide engaging opportunities for students to apply skills in solving real-world problems.
- Expand outdoor education and nature-based learning experiences.
- Maximize student agency through flexible learning pathways.
- Offer comprehensive Work-Based Learning Experiences.
- Enrich and expand Crossroads and Beyond the Bell programs.
- Integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prepare students for future technological landscapes.

Measures of Success

By Spring 2029

70% of Grade 3 students will read proficiently and maintain proficiency through Grade 11.
70% of K-11 students will demonstrate proficiency in math on the Star 360 assessment.
70% of graduating students will report clear plans for post-secondary education, training, career, or military service.
VTCAP Science achievement will increase to meet and exceed state averages.
Academic equity gaps in reading and math will decrease by increasing proficiency on VTCAP scores for 3-5% of Grades 3-9 students with special needs and those receiving Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL).
Performance on college readiness, as reported through the Annual Snapshot, will increase.
Work, college experiences, and careers data will be shared annually with the board.

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